Demi Chef de Partie (Saudi )📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Marriott International is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie to join our culinary team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to kitchen operations, focusing on the precise preparation and cooking of food items. The role requires strict adherence to established recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines, ensuring proper food handling and portion control to maintain a consistently high level of food quality.

Key Culinary Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items in adherence to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklists.
• Prepare special meals or substitute items as required, and handle the preparation of cold food items.
• Regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters to ensure optimal cooking conditions.
• Ensure proper portioning, arrangement, and garnishing of food before service.
• Monitor the quality and quantity of food being prepared and pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator as needed.
• Maintain accurate food logs and inform the Chef of excess food items that can be utilized in daily specials.

Operational Support and Team Collaboration

• Communicate assistance needed during busy periods to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Inform Food & Beverage service staff about menu specials and any out-of-stock items.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, supporting the team to achieve common goals.
• Listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
• Assist management with various employee-related tasks, including hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching employees, serving as a role model.

Workplace Standards and Guest Service

• Adhere to all company, safety, and security policies and procedures, reporting maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to the manager.
• Complete all required safety training and certifications.
• Maintain a clean and professional uniform and personal appearance.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets.
• Anticipate and proactively address guests’ service needs, communicating with colleagues and guests using clear and professional language.
• Ensure strict adherence to quality expectations and standards.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: A Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree is preferred.
• Related Work Experience: At least 3 years of related work experience is required.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience is required for this position.
• License or Certification: No specific license or certification is required.

Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within a dynamic culinary team environment at Marriott International. The role requires a commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality and operational efficiency in a fast-paced kitchen setting.